Hongaren Early Origins

The surname Hongaren was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Hongaren Spelling Variations

Hongaren Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hungarian, Hongrie, Hungaren, Huenga, Huininga, Hongaren and many more.

Hongaren Early History

Hongaren Early History

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Hongaren Early Notables (pre 1700)

Hongaren Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Hong, who came to Indiana sometime between 1842 and 1848; Martin Hong, who settled in Allegheny Co., PA in 1869; Roelf Huininga, who arrived in 1871.

Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.

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The Hongaren Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hongaren Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.